coast road

[bygone era]

why don't more people cyle from le via the road past st just to st ives imo very scenic and quiet

 

[Rocky]

I can't answer for others, but the three times I've cycled from/to Lands End, I've gone via Penzance. I really like the views of St Michaels Mount. Plus I've ended up at Golant YHA - which always seems a good place to stay.

 

[helston90]

It's absolutely one of my favorite roads, probably ride it 4/5 times a year, the problem with it is that it's in the middle of nowhere. Just getting to it and getting back is a mission for a lot of people.

Also, come summer it becomes very busy with people who have no idea how to overtake properly.

 

[snorri]

why don't more people cyle from le via the road past st just to st ives imo very scenic and quiet

I don't know, but I took that road on my Tour de Cornwall before it morphed into LEJOG.

 

[Tigerbiten]

Going A30 to Penzance then taking to back roads when the A30 gets silly fast is flatter than going via St Ives, ~1,000' climbing vs ~1,500'.
Most LEJoG riders are looking to save energy so they can go further that day.

YMMV ..........

 

[Ajax Bay]

why don't more people cyle from le via the road past st just to st ives imo very scenic and quiet

I agree it's a lovely road. But if you've got 100+ miles to ride that day (ie Day 1 of end-to-end) then it's a strong shout to be slow to Hayle with extra climb in your legs that will be well tested come sundown. And St Ives can be a bit of a 'hack through' in the holidays. If one's on a more leisurely ride, top choice (with the second being the southerly option via Treen).